Serious Sam 3: BFE

Serious Sam 3: BFE was positioned as a return to the roots, a prequel to the original The First Encounter. However, instead of a brisk step back, we got a stumbling, tedious walk through a sun-scorched desert. The game, which promised adrenaline-pumping action, ultimately feels more like running with weights on your legs.

Right from the start, the contrast with the previous installments is striking. There, we were thrown into colorful alien landscapes full of insane action. Here, we have monotonous and boring locations inspired by Egypt. Brown walls, sand dunes, and rare, but monotonous ruins – that's the whole visual attraction. Where are the explosive colors of the Croatian countryside? Where are the cyberpunk cities full of neon? Alas, all of this is completely absent in Serious Sam 3.

As for the gameplay, there are also problems here. The game certainly tries to return to the roots, but it does so too literally. The enemies, of course, come in hordes, but their variety leaves much to be desired. Plus, they have a "growl" before attacking, which, it would seem, should give the player time to react. In reality, it only irritates, interrupting the continuous flow of action that was the hallmark of the series. Instead of a chaotic ballet of death, we get a jerky, uneven shootout.

The weapons, of course, remained recognizable and powerful, but their use seems less effective than before. The increased difficulty doesn't help either. The game has become not just difficult, but unfairly difficult. Constant deaths from unexpected attacks and endless crowds of enemies appearing literally out of nowhere quickly lead to frustration. Instead of the fun destruction of alien scum, we are engaged in the monotonous shooting of the same mobs, hoping to survive until the next checkpoint.

Attempts to add "seriousness" to the game in the form of a pseudo-realistic plot and characters also seem inappropriate. "Serious Sam" has always been a parody of action movies, not the action movie itself. Attempts to make Sam a "cool guy" seem strained and ridiculous. His jokes, which used to bring a smile, now seem flat and unfunny.

In the end, Serious Sam 3: BFE is a disappointing return to the roots that ended in a painful fall. The game suffers from monotonous locations, a meager set of enemies, irritating difficulty, and clumsy attempts to add "seriousness" to it. If you are looking for crazy and adrenaline-pumping action like in the previous installments, then Serious Sam 3, unfortunately, will not meet your expectations. It's better to replay the old games of the series - they still give odds to this prequel.

this sam guy really is serious

Can confirm it is indeed a game called Serious Sam 3 and it is set Before the First Encounter. First time I honestly thought BFE meant "Big F#^king Encounter" lol.

seriusans

not bad.

Seriously fun

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (translation 'this game is good play it')

Good ol shoot'em up. Especially fun in co-op.

okayish, any other ss game better than this

Good:
-Mindless killing and shooting. Relax and kill.
-Good graphics, a bit strain on RTX3060

Bad:
-A bit repetitive. It gets boring and asking, "when does it end."
-Missing PowerUps like the old Serious Sam, Super Speed, Super Damage, etc etc.
-No laser/plasma gun and sniper. (You get sniper, but its a secret)
-Weapon feels weak.
-The dust particle effect is quite annoying, cant see the enemy.
-Simple storyline. Turn the power, go to timelock. End.

It feels different than Serious Sam 1st and 2nd Encounter. Serious Sam II is not part of the storyline, so Im not gonna compare it here. Good game overall. 7/10

Not as good as the old serious sam games but it's still worth to get especially on sale.

So fucking annoying, so fucking cheap, man. How did this company not go bankrupt? This is the trashiest game I’ve ever played. The funny part? I’m a legit old-school Serious Sam fanboy. Well, after playing this, I hate the entire series now. Fuck nostalgia. Fuck Sam. I just want to bury this game and forget it ever existed.

The level design is absolute garbage—every level looks the same. They reused the same assets over and over again, and I couldn’t even tell how many levels I had completed because they all blended together. No unique levels, man. How the fuck did this happen? One of the best things about Serious Sam games was their unique worlds and memorable levels. For example, The First Encounter had an amazing first three levels with solid platforming, well-hidden secrets, and perfectly balanced combat sequences.

Now, look at this piece of shit, Serious Sam 3. Every level is the same: spawn at the starting point, walk a bit, shoot some poorly designed enemies, walk a bit more, another action sequence—no platforming, no unique level design, nothing interesting in the maps. Dude, I’m so sick of this game. This is pure trash. Annoying as fuck. Don’t buy it. Fuck it. Just get an OnlyFans subscription for your favorite bitch and jerk off instead of wasting your time on this garbage.

Купил эту игру из-за "Serious sam status" и ностальгии , больше нечего говорить

basically sea of thieves

pretty good, first few levels are a bit difficult with just endless waves of enemies with not much arsenal to deal with them, particularly the end of broken wings, the reload kinda fucks up the flow of combat.

This game has it all, great gameplay, great music, great graphics (especially maxed out in Fusion, which is how i play it) and runs on pretty much anything. For such a cheap price on sale this is a steal.

This game is Serious

Игра очень прикольная
10 говна гнаара из 10

Это Серьезный Сэм 3. 5/10

I am very grateful to you

Good old school shooter.

Good.

Great work CroTeam. Congrats!

Too much hitscan, not enough health. Serious Sam HD 1st and 2nd Encounter is much better.

A FUN and SERIOUS game.

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☑ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☑ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☑ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☑ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ 7 / 10 }---

Do you plan to have weapons in your weapons game?
Having to reload every few seconds is a PITA, but running canceling reloading is just insane!
Serious Sam 3 is basically take everything that made Serious Sam 1 fun and reverse it.
And changing the in-game resolution also changes my desktop resolution! WTF?!?

fun

very fun game

A simple fun game.

second favourite serious sam game in my opinion

It was a game that killed the whole spirit of the second game. If the game was good, I wouldn't mind it, but the game is not as good as the second game. 5.5/10

when serious sam tries too hard to be call of duty still awesome tho

Serious Sam always the same, as it should be :))

good old game

Serious Sam 2 was better... The Devs should play less CoD and remember what a boomer shooter should be like.

Level Design: Pretty Shit, ungodly amount of dark tunnels with the smallest flashlight. Only beige sandy levels or dark tunnels with almost no light
Weapon Design: More time spent with reloading then shooting, not enough ammo to get anything done.
Boss Design: Pretty boring design overall.

A serious package of action! Seriously recommended for anybody who wants to turn their brains off for a while and let the alien scum have it! However, if you want a bigger meaning and an epic story then you should avoid this game like a plague. This kind of humor just isn't for everyone. But if it indeed is for you, then you should also try the DLC (downloadable content) Jewel of The Nile.

Fantastic

This was such a relief after playing SS2, which wasn't really that bad.. but SS3 feels like the true successor to the original and the second encounter.

They calmed down on the traps, but there're still bunch of secrets to find. Gunplay is back to its former glory with refreshed weapons and a bunch of interesting enemies. Excellent pacing and it's really fun and satisfying to blast hundreds of those headless rocket freaks, no matter what weapon you use.

Wicked music!

Later fights require finesse and some knowledge of what weapons are most effective in various situations. I ran out of ammo frequently, but that's probably on me for being a bit careless with my shots.

Bunch of interesting enemies! Except maybe the space monkeys. They are fun at first, but I quickly tired of them. And maybe the flying tentacle demon lady, she's like a forced slow kill, but luckily you don't meet too many.

I almost rage quit during the gasoline fetching map, because I was rushing to gather all the gasoline before being overrun by enemies. After getting seriously angry, I realised that each time I pick up a can, more enemies spawn. Take your time, there's like 1 spot with endless enemies in the entire game, you don't have to rush anything.

After finishing both campaigns, I'm left wanting MORE.

Serious Sam 3: BFE - A Nostalgic Shooter Adventure! 🎮💥
I’ve been a fan of Serious Sam since 2002, and I’ve played the earlier versions countless times! ❤️ I have a deep affection for this series, and I’m really excited about Serious Sam 3. Even though I bought it a while ago, I plan to dive into it with Pouria this year and see if we can finish it together! 🤗🚀
The game brings back the classic blend of fast-paced action and chaotic gameplay that the series is known for. The graphics have seen significant improvements compared to earlier titles, making the experience even more enjoyable. 🌟 The environments, set in ancient Egypt, are beautifully designed, adding a layer of immersion to the already intense gameplay. 🏺🌄
One of the things I love about Serious Sam 3 is its over-the-top action and diverse array of enemies. You’ll find yourself battling hordes of bizarre creatures while wielding an impressive arsenal of weapons. 💣🔫 The thrill of fighting against waves of enemies keeps the adrenaline pumping!
However, with my busy schedule lately, I feel like I'm drifting away from my beloved Sam. 😔 I hope to carve out some time soon to reconnect with this fantastic game and enjoy the wild ride it offers.
If you’re a fan of frantic first-person shooters that don’t take themselves too seriously, Serious Sam 3: BFE is definitely worth your time! 🎉
Current Date: Monday, February 03, 2025, 7 PM +0330
These days, I'm looking forward to playing with Pouria and seeing if we can complete the game together! Let’s see if we can make it happen! 🌟👾

Classic

I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought. Good weapons, various ennemies and fast pace.

OOOOOO

The WHOLE game is PURE fun and CRAZY!! You WILL Love Sam!!!

After so many years
I still don't like it

yes

Now I know where the DyingLight1 themes came from...

This is the most dismal and with least of integrality part of the series. Not a bad game, but consolish-low-scale and had none of preeminence in 2011.
Play only for the sake of great-sounding helicopters (sound even better than the FarCry1 copters!)

Gameplay:
combat mechanics [feels a bit raw and consolish] 7/10
combat logic: RETRO
atmosphere 4/10

Lore and setting [acquired some seriousness, but raw AF] 4/10

Plot and characters/semiotics 5/10

Graphics [love the harpies unique design] 6/10

Sound work (play through Fusion2017 with OpenAL option) 9/10
Sound design & music [good footsteps, lack of other goodies] 7/10

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HINT: use improvised tools in the final boss battle.

"6/10"

Awful experience, extremely boring and annyoing as hell

A high point in the series. Grab this game when it goes on sale. The Serious Sam franchise goes on sale pretty frequently.

it was so good, i bought the dlc i played the serious sam 2 great too